Ten Most Popular MOOCs Starting in September 2019

Here are the ten most popular new MOOCs starting in September, based on Class Central users’ activity.

Global Business StrategyUniversity System of Maryland via edXLearn how to capitalize on opportunities, and manage the challenges of the global marketplace, and leverage this dynamic environment for long-term value.

Sta(r)tistics: Statistics for everyone – Applied statistics for new science studentsUniversity of Sunderland via Canvas Network
A long time ago, in a university far far away…Star tistics: Episode IV – A new Hope. As a struggling biology student I resigned myself to the fact: “I will never be able to understand statistics.” Was I proven wrong! All it took was data created in the laboratory or field, step-by-step exercises and explanations without maths! I am confident that you will achieve the same amazing learning experience that I had in this course and master even advanced statistical analysis.

Creative CodingNew York University (NYU) via edX
Creative Coding will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of object oriented programming, using code as a method for self-expression in a variety of media, such as 2D graphics, animation, image, and video processing.

Python in High Performance ComputingPartnership for Advanced Computing in Europe via FutureLearn
Learn how to analyse the Python programming language and identify performance barriers to help you work more efficiently.

Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impactMacquarie University via Coursera
An ambitious vision for the future of your organisation isn’t enough – how do you communicate this vision to get your colleagues on board? The ability to effectively communicate and persuade others is a key leadership skill.

Fundamentals of Reinforcement LearningUniversity of Alberta via Coursera
Reinforcement Learning is a subfield of Machine Learning, but is also a general purpose formalism for automated decision-making and AI. This course introduces you to statistical learning techniques where an agent explicitly takes actions and interacts with the world.

Principles of Secure CodingUniversity of California, Davis via Coursera
This course introduces you to the principles of secure programming. It begins by discussing the philosophy and principles of secure programming, and then presenting robust programming and the relationship between it and secure programming.

We compile this list based on how many Class Central users have added a particular course to MOOC Tracker, our +Add button (courses have been added more than seven million times to MOOC Tracker). Courses that have been offered before are not included in this list.

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